Springfield Illinois Harpist – Christmas Luncheon Music
This was a very special event, and I was honored to be asked to take part in it. The West Side Christian Church in Springfield has a widows and widowers luncheon during the Christmas season, and this year, they were treated to harp music! Once the guests were all gathered, I presented a program of […]
Central Illinois Harpist – Music for the Governor Duncan Holiday Gala
During the holidays, parties are held any night of the week! This Tuesday evening event was a fundraiser for the Governor Duncan Mansion, and held at Hamilton’s 100 Northeast in Jacksonville, Illinois. As guests arrived and perused the silent and live auction items, I played holiday classics, from “O Holy Night” to “Frosty, the Snowman.” Those […]
Quad Cities Harpist – Christmas Music in Iowa
On the day of the first big snow of the season, Harvest Bible Chapel in Davenport hosted a women’s open house for Christmas. The ladies who attended enjoyed food and a variety of music. In various rooms throughout the church, they could sit and listen to Christmas music performed on the harp, the guitar, or […]
Chicago Harpist for Christmas – Luminary Service in Arlington Heights
My first event of the holiday season was for a luminary service held at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights, Illinois. It was a time for those who had family members buried there to visit, create Christmas tree ornaments celebrating their loved ones, listen to harp music, and leave luminaries on the graves. It was a […]
Chicago Harpist ~ Corporate Holiday Party at the Field Museum
Most companies have their holiday parties in December, but January is even better! You can avoid the ever-present schedule conflicts and have your event when more people are able to attend and be more relaxed. This event was a mortgage company’s holiday party and employee recognition dinner. They had a Greek theme (with living statues, […]
Terre Haute Harpist ~ Happy Mother’s Day!
I spent Mother’s Day this year playing for a special tea for the wonderful and appreciative ladies at Springhill Village assisted living in Terre Haute, Indiana. It was a great celebration, with tea, pastries, and live harp music! Music included both classical and popular songs, some of which were: In My Life by The Beatles […]
South Bend Harp Player ~ Mother’s Day Dinner
I’ve played at the Waterford at Edison assisted living facility several times over the years, from open houses to Christmas dinners. Most recently, I was invited back to play for their Mother’s Day Dinner! Residents and their families enjoyed their meal in the dining room, accompanied by live harp music. I played songs they would […]
Chicago Harpist ~ Valentine’s Day Music at Shinto Naperville
The music of the harp is the perfect accompaniment for a romantic Valentine’s Day, no matter where you are! This year, I played for the holiday at Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Naperville, Illinois. A more modern restaurant, it might not be a place you’d expect to see a harpist, but I’m equally comfortable playing classical […]
Harpist in Southwest Michigan ~ New Year’s Day at Four Winds Casino
For the second year in a row, I had an early wake-up call on New Year’s Day. As I did on the first day of last year, I spent the first day of 2013 at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, providing harp music for the guests at the morning’s brunch. With a 7:30 AM security […]
Granger Harpist ~ Holiday Music at the Harris Branch Library
This December, I was asked to come back to the Harris Branch Library to present another afternoon concert of holiday music. Set up next to the Christmas tree near the library’s entrance, patrons could grab a seat and listen, or wander throughout the library and still enjoy the music! I began my program with “O […]